Saturday, 7 February 2015

Published back in 2013 these 2 books fill what was a huge gap in the market, certainly in our shop. Written by two paediatricians they are down to earth and God-honouring. They are written with just enough detail for pre-pubescent children including pictures and diagrams, but most importantly, a clear focus on our need to view all things through the lens of the Bible. A brief introduction firstly addresses some of the natural fears of children facing puberty and gently explains why our bodies need to change and develop. We then learn about the biblical view of marriage and the traditional roles of men and women, physical changes, physical intimacy, emotional changes, going out and preparing for the future. In each book, there is some less detailed information given about the physical changes in the opposite sex. The books are serious but easy to read, so that they can be read with the child, or left to be read alone.

Saturday, 24 January 2015

The Poetic Wonder of Isaac Watts is much more than a biography. Not only do we learn about Watts and his life, but we also learn and deeply contemplate the truths contained in his best loved hymns. Bond slows us down to read carefully and meditate on Watts' theology and poetry. We stop and pause as each line displays some glorious truth which Bond expounds and explains further. We discover the background circumstances, the controversies of the day and more importantly the true religion of the hymnwriter.

Perhaps the greatest lesson to be learned from Watts' poetry is his understanding of how we read and interpret all of Scripture; Watts, like Spurgeon and the best preachers of the past and present, made a beeline for the cross, and so must we.

This is a profitable read and a must for any lover of Watts' hymns. For those who are not familiar with his hymns, may this book serve as a taster to whet the appetite.

As we flounder about in the "liturgical fidget" of the contemporary church, Watts can provide both the theological and liturgical ballast Christian worship so desperately needs. And he can give us an emotional rudder, a means of steering the passions in worship by objective propositional truth feelingly delivered.

Friday, 16 January 2015

Zack Eswine has woven together C H Spurgeon's personal experience and words on depression to produce a sympathetic 'handwritten note of one who wishes you well', rather than 'an exhaustive word or prosaic treatise.' Here are some quotes:-The Road to sorrow has been well trodden, it is the regular sheep track to heaven, and all the flock of God have had to pass along it.Personally, I also bear witness that it has been to me, in seasons of great pain, superlatively comfortable to know that in every pang which racks his people the Lord Jesus has a fellow-feeling. We are not alone, for one like unto the Son of man walks the furnace with us.It might puzzle us to tell why Elijah should get under a juniper bush, but when we get under the juniper ourselves, we are glad to recall the fact that Elijah once sat there.I am certain that I have seen more in the dark than ever I saw in the light - more stars, most certainly - more things in heaven if fewer things on earth. The anvil, the fire, and the hammer, are the making of us; we do not get fashioned much by anything else.There is much more here that is helpful for sufferers and caregivers. Some of it enters into general Christian experience; some of it reaches to the exceptional.Newly published by Christian Focus Publications. £6.99 p/b.Jeremy

Tuesday, 23 December 2014

Well it's been a busy and enjoyable year selling some wonderful Sovereign Grace books to customers old and new. From lunchtime on Christmas Eve we will be taking a break. The shop will not reopen until Monday 5th January, but we will be monitoring emails so if you need anything urgently please drop us a line.

Here are some of our newest titles and recommendations that should keep you going well into the New Year...

Tuesday, 25 November 2014

This Saturday is our Christmas event in the shop. Lots of bargains, lots of mince-pies and plenty of Christmas crafting to keep the children amused...

We are planning a FLASH sale on the day so that our customers further afield won't miss out on the bargains. Full details are yet to be confirmed, but I can let you into the secret that children's books will be on a 3 for 2 offer. Keep an eye on our facebook page for more details, or if you get our emails make sure you are reading them!
Lorna

Friday, 14 November 2014

For all of you out there who aren't going to make it to our author event, don't think that you are going to miss out. Order any Carine Mackenzie title before she comes and we can arrange for her to sign it with an inscription of your choice. We will despatch the signed books to you in the week beginning Nov 23rd. Don't delay because we want to make sure we have the books you want in stock.

Don't forget that these three titles are being sold at special prices just for this event...